Just to get you in the mood for another massive weekend of live music coming up in this great city of ours, here are our photos from last weekend.
We visited Lizotte’s and caught a rootsy set from Tamworth’s Joe Dabron, some smooth Blues from locals, Annie O’Dee and the Hot Shoots and some classic 70’s Glam Rock from Newcastle’s in-demand party band Glam Slam.
Friday, we dropped in on Warners at the Bay for a great feed, some class covers and an all-round good time with the very talented Love That Hat. If you haven’t experienced a Love That Hat show before, do yourself a favour and get to one, you’ll be hooked. The music and banter on stage between band members Dave, Sue and Mikey will keep you entertained all night.
Sunday was a double shot of raw and hard guitar, kicking off with popular tourers The Mason Rack Band, for a great afternoon at The Catho, with a few cold ales, winter sun and some killer tunes from Mason and his band, www.masonrack.com
Then it was a short trip down the Old Pacific Highway to the Coast Hotel, Budgewoi, where we caught Steve Edmond’s new project, Mescalero’s album launch. This three-piece outfit, consisting of Steve Edmonds (Guitar & Vocals), Tony Georgeson (Drums) and Alex Campbell (Slap Bass) had the packed venue rocking with their eclectic mix of everything from Rockabilly to Surf, Western swing to Bop, Big band to Ska, Mambo to Country, great stuff and well worth catching www.mescalero.com.au
We finished off our weekend at the Belmont 16’s with Beccy Cole, for what was a fantastic night. Libby O’Donovan opened the night with a fantastic set, what a talent, her vocal range is just amazing; we will definitely be making a point of catching Libby again, www.libbyodonovan.com
Beccy Cole, well…. what can we say, if you have been to a show before, you know how good it is, if you like your Country Music and haven’t, book now. Apart from being awesome musically, Beccy is funny and engaging with a lightning fast wit, loved the show and highly recommended it, www.beccycole.com
Remember to check out Newcastle Lives’ Gig Guide for all that’s happening over the weekend, and as always, have fun, stay safe and enjoy some of the world-class live music this city and its talented artists have on offer over the weekend.
Story and Photos Craig Wilson, Swamp House Photography.
